GPHL LIMS Sr. Project Manager

Public Health, Georgia Department of - DPH This is a FEDERAL GRANT FUNDED position and is subject to available grant funds. Who We Are The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well‑being; and preparing for and responding to disasters. What We Offer Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play. Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia. Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths. Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long‑term career. Take Part in a Hands‑on Working Culture – Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem‑solving, no matter your role. Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself. GPHL is seeking a Senior Project Manager for implementation of the laboratory information system (LIMS) for advanced molecular detection tests and for onboarding of new technologies. Job Responsibilities Responsible for the leadership of GPHL’s LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System), including leading and advising diverse staff (IT, Laboratory scientists, bioinformaticians) on building new tests into the LIMS, i.e., writing test result reporting language, testing new builds with emphasis on the building of new test codes for Advanced Molecular Detection tests. Development of laboratory test logic diagrams for outcomes of laboratory tests with emphasis on genomic or other advanced molecular detection tests. GPHL’s point of contact, leads and manages linkage of the LIMS to electronic health records and SENDSS (surveillance system). This includes defining technical requirements for lab test requisitions & linkage to other electronic systems. Managing quarterly quality reviews of GPHL’s test directory and menu of services and implementing updates: Directing laboratory staff to submit change requests, facilitating leadership review and implementing changes. Responsible for managing and developing contracts for LIMS implementation and support. Responsible for managing periodic quality reviews of GPHL websites and externally facing electronic systems. Overseeing the work of contracted LIMS IT professionals, account managers and website managers. Skilled in Communications. Ability to develop and implement lab Website content and informational banners for specimen submitters. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of job‑related managerial experience in a laboratory setting; or two (2) years experience at the lower level Sr. Mgr 2, Health Laboratory (LSM012) or position equivalent. #J-18808-Ljbffr